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Friends of the Library Talk Series: Future Hocken: Stories of Engagement with Catherine Hammond

Learn about what’s in store for the Hocken Collections with Catherine Hammond at the helm.
The new head of Dunedin’s Hocken Collections, Catherine Hammond, is the 10th Hocken Librarian since the University of Otago were gifted Dr Hocken’s collection in 1910.
But while the Hocken’s history is rich and interesting, Catherine looks toward the future of the Hocken, and it’s looking bright and engaging.
COST: $5 – cash only at the door
Wednesday 8th March
11.30am (talk begins 12 noon)

4th Floor | City Library

Port Chalmers: Leopard Seals in Otago with Giverny Forbes

Giverny met her first leopard seal only a five-minute drive from where she grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland and from that moment she was hooked. Giverny will share what she has learned about the leopard seals of Otago and teach you how to identify different seals and their behaviour. She will also offer guidance on how to live alongside leopard seals.
FREE
Thursday 16 March | 6.30pm
Port Chalmers Library

All About Women: Live from the Sydney Opera House The War on Women

The War on Women Mona Eltahawy, Fatima Bhutto, Chelsea Watego & Karen Iles will explore why there is such a determined and ruthless war against women, where women’s rights are at this moment, and what women must do to gain – or retain – their freedom.
Sunday 12 March (Livestreamed) 2:30pm
Ground Floor, City Library

FREE

All About Women: Live from the Sydney Opera House Jennette McCurdy

Jennette McCurdy: I'm Glad My Mom Died Join us for this intimate event as actor, director, and writer Jennette McCurdy tells us how she triumphed over trauma and found humour and wit in the telling of her remarkable story, I’m Glad My Mom Died.
Wednesday 15 March 6pm
Ground Floor, City Library
FREE

Continued Sense of Wonder: Myths & Legends

From Maui to Medusa, myths and legends have played a part in children’s stories for millennia.
Share a favourite or a new discovery, for this adult conversation about children’s books.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL: 03 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz
For more information: jackie.mcmillan@dcc.govt.nz
FREE
Wednesday 15 March | 7pm

4th Floor | City Library

Crafty Seeds Workshop

Make crafts with seeds with Olga from the Library, then plant them at home and watch them grow. Materials provided. For school-aged children.

Olga Hemmingsen has been running crafty activities for children at the Library for many years and she always comes up with fun creations to make.

Cost: $5/family (up to 4 children) or $2/child
BOOK HERE: https://events.humanitix.com/crafty-seeds-workshop
Book for your child - adults don't need to register but are required to accompany children to this event.

City Seed Library

If you’re looking for something different to plant in your garden, or if you’ve got more seeds than you need, stop by the City Library and check out the Seed Library! Located on the ground floor across from the checkout machines, you can add to or take from the library and share the seeds around!

FREE
Ground Floor, City Library
14-23 April

Once Upon A Sunday

Join professional storyteller Kaitrin McMullan and her puppet friends as she spins some magical tales to delight children of all ages.
FREE
First Sunday of the month
2pm | Storypit | Ground Floor | City Library
Let’s Explore…
UNITED KINGDOM- 5 March
NORTH AMERICA- 2 April

Reading Allowed: Storytime for All Ages

Relax, unwind, and listen as our readers read aloud to you from a range of classic and contemporary literature. Connect with the stories that you always meant to read.

In March you’ll hear excerpts from:
Puckoon by Spike Milligan
and
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

In April you'll hear excerpts from:
Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
and
We Will Not Cease by Archibald Baxter

Wednesday 8 March & Wednesday 12 April | 5.30pm
Ground Floor | City Library